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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Tests (PFTs) - ... Interpretation Algorithm ... #FunctionTests ... #PFTs #Interpretation ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
Causes of Pleural Effusion ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Peritoneal dialysis ... Malignancy • Pulmonary ... #Pulmonary #Diagnosis
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Approach to PFTs:
1) Look at Flow-Volume Loop if available
2) FEV1/FVC <
Pulmonary Function ... Test (PFT) Interpretation ... Algorithm Approach ... (diffusion defect ... #Function #Test
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
either due to a diffusion-perfusion ... blood gas (ABC) analysis ... 10 minutes of rest ... cirrhosis • Intra-pulmonary ... scanning or pulmonary
Type L:
 - Low elastance. The nearly normal compliance indicates that the amount of gas in
ventilation-to-perfusion ... hypoxemia may be best ... regulation of perfusion ... this stage, the pulmonary ... Quantitative analysis